Content guide
Skip for under 13
The Office S4 E6, “Branch Wars”, scores 3/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. Michael and Dwight set out to pull a prank on Utica when they find out that Karen is trying to steal Stanley.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Office S4 E6:
- Oscar
Besides having sex with men, I would say that the Finer Things Club is the gayest thing about me.
- Michael
So, why did you and Karen break up? Was it the sex?
- Pam
I think it's interesting how Forster uses Italy to represent sexuality and passion.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Office S4 E6:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
- Dwight
I think I cut my penis on the lid!
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S4 E6:
- Michael
Yes they did, oh yes they did, and we are going to murder it. You, me, Dwight are going to jump into my PT Cruiser, and we're going to crush this sale. We're going to prove, what the hell is that music?
- Dwight
And if we have to defend ourselves, I will stab the security guy in the eye with the jumbo chalk.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.